I've got a wood stove sitting in my barn/garage that I was going to do the same as you. However when I checked with my Insurance Agent I was told that they would not cover my building if I used it. I too received the stove for nothing. Just wish I could use it so I could get out there and work on the car/truck/tractor as needed and not freeze my arse off.

they are very sticky about stoves in garages for some reason, thery will insure your house with one but not a garage? what the heel is the difference, if the stove is rated properly and installed properly there shouldnt be much of a difference... maybe somehting to do with gas fumes inside the garage?